(AP) — Oʻahu restaurants and bars have the option to do away with social distancing if customers provide proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test. But Hawaii News Now reports restaurant operators aren’t doing so because diners don’t want to show their vaccination cards or present test results. Honolulu allows eateries to participate in the program under Tier 5 of its COVID-19 pandemic reopening guidelines. Those that did so encountered backlash. Restaurants say they are short-staffed already and it would be difficult for workers to check documentation. They also don’t want employees to have to manage angry and confused customers who don’t agree with the program.

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